Software Engineer (Level 1)

Arcarithm is a technology company focused on software development, artificial intelligence, optimization, and data analytics for defense and mission-critical customers. The company is seeking a junior Software Engineer to support modeling and simulation frameworks and tools by designing, developing, integrating, and testing secure, scalable software in standalone and distributed computing environments.

What you'll do:

• Participate on a team of software developers supporting architecture discussions; code design, development and review to delivery; and integration
• Develop code based on written features in a highly collaborative environment, provide code-level insights to debug software
• Ensure adherence to software engineering standards, language style guides, best practices, and configuration management processes
• Develop UI/UX components and intuitive front-end solutions using tools such as Storybook and modern Java/C++ frameworks
• Work with containerization tools like Docker to support the program’s shift toward microservices and scalable deployment models
• Collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment, utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence for sprint tracking, backlog grooming, and team collaboration
• Participate in mixed classification and distributed computing environments for code development, deployment, and testing
• Assist teams with breaking down Feature development stories to actionable tasks that can be independently developed and collectively integrated
• Interface with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, software testers, product owners, and Lockheed program leadership

What they're looking for:

• Active Secret clearance required
• * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience/combined education)
• * 0-3 years of professional software engineering experience
• * Strong experience with at least one of the following Java, C++, or the Eclipse IDE
• * Firm understanding of UI/UX design principles and implementation
• * Experience integrating with tools and technologies such as RabbitMQ, Storybook, Jupyter Notebooks, Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence), and Digital Agility
• * Experience supporting DoD or aerospace/defense programs
• * Experience with the OpenSplice software
• * Experience with Test-Driven development practices
• * Background in distributed systems, local compute cluster platforms / cloud architectures, and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Podman)
• * Knowledge of OSF-G architecture or similar real-time frameworks
• * Experience with modern .NET tech stack (REACT, NodeJS, Typescript, and gRPC)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance options
• A generous 401K plan
• Continuous career growth opportunities
• Flexible schedules including remote work
• Mentoring
• Performance incentives